Quote from @Will Greenlee: I would agree with @Drew Sygit every software has its kinks and this one along with all the other ones started somewhere.. 7-8 years ago Buildium was less effective than it is today, and now it is a lot better.

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

As far as whether to approach them with or without an agent - approaching them directly without an agent can save the seller probably 2.5-3% of fees, which give you some room to negotiate on the price, but you need to be confident that you are capable of evaluating the property value, estimating on the amount of work that is needed, knowing how to negotiate/ structure the deal, and navigating the closing process.

As a student without W2 income, you may need to show alternative income sources like savings, freelance work, or a job offer.

Starting now, even while juggling school and your internship, will give you a huge head start.

A hybrid approach could also work—perhaps using a HELOC for reserves while saving the stock portfolio and 401k loan as backup options for future opportunities.

Securing funding has been challenging, particularly because my business documents reflect low revenue from only one duplex, and I am currently between jobs.I have identified a reasonably priced piece of land and have saved a small portion of the funds from my duplex sale to invest in this venture.

Hi Michelle,Keeping tenants' security deposits in a separate savings account at an online bank is a common practice and is generally recommended.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

I’d recommend saving that $295 cash flow for some amount of time until you have considerable cash reserves saved up.